The director couldn't sleep for a month after watching the OTT horror movie 'Shapit', which caused people to vomit in theaters.

News Topical, Digital Desk : The craze for horror films is unique. It's both scary and fun to watch. Whether it's Hollywood or Bollywood, many horror films have been made that have sent chills down the spine of audiences. But there was one film that often left audiences unconscious. It was considered a cursed film.

We're talking about the 55-year-old scariest horror film ever made, called Shaapit. Long lines formed outside theaters to see this film. It was the first horror movie to be nominated for an Oscar . The scenes were so terrifying that people would vomit in theaters.

The scariest movie in the world

This film was The Exorcist, released in 1973. With an 8.1 rating on IMDb, this horror film is sure to give you sleepless nights. Based on the 1971 novel, the film was directed by William Friedkin. The film stars Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Jason Miller, and Linda Blair.

What is the story of The Exorcist?

The film's story revolves around a young girl possessed by a demonic spirit and the attempts of two Catholic priests to rescue her through an exorcism. Each scene is so terrifying that it's chilling.

People used to vomit after watching horror films

According to IMDb, The Exorcist featured a white-faced demon that was so terrifying that many theaters banned the scene. Legend has it that long lines formed outside theaters to see it, causing people to vomit or faint during the terrifying scenes. The film was said to be cursed.

The director could not sleep for a month

Just a few days ago, Ram Gopal Varma revealed at an event that he couldn't sleep for a month after watching the film. He was a teenager at the time. He said, " I've been a huge fan of The Exorcist (1973) since I was a teenager. I couldn't sleep properly after watching the film. I was scared of everyone, even my own family members. "

Which OTT is The Exorcist on?

The film, made for a budget of approximately $12 million (112 crore rupees), grossed approximately $441.3 million (4,115 crore rupees) worldwide. The film is available for rent on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video (The Exorcist On OTT). 

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